Temple Baptist Church
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Discovering the Kingdom NOW

For Parents

 
Knowing that parents are the primary influence in their child's life, one of the goals of REALM student ministry is to come alongside you as you reach your teens and teach them to live like Christ in the realm of God's Kingdom.
 
Helpful resources for parents
This web-site is full of articles, resources, and media reviews that help parents and youth workers understand teens and their culture so that they will be equipped to help children and teens navigate the challenges of adolescence. 
 
The transition from high school to college can be very challenging for students.  This organization helps make the transition a little easier.  They offer advice on issues such as avoiding temptation, to finding a college ministry and even finding a Christian roommate. 
 
This ministry was founded by Craig Gross, who came and spoke at our "Porn and Pancakes" men's breakfast in March 2009.  This website offers information pertaining to sexual addiction, such as pornography.  There are also links to "Safeyes" and "x3watch" internet accountability and filtering software. 
 
This is a FREE downloadable book written by Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill church in Seattle Washington.  In this easy-to-read book Mark discusses what it means for dads to be a "pastor" in their homes to their families.  Every dad should read this book!!!